IDF: 50 Rockets Were Fired on Tuesday

IDF says a total of 50 rockets from Gaza fired towards Israel since Tuesday afternoon. Six of them were intercepted by Iron Dome.

By Arutz Sheva Staff

First Publish: 8/20/2014, 3:46 AM

Rocket fire from Gaza

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The IDF said late Tuesday night that a total of 50 rockets from Gaza had been fired towards Israel since the afternoon hours.

According to the IDF Spokesperson, six of the 50 rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system. The rest exploded in open regions, causing no physical injuries or damages.

The IDF further noted that it attacked 30 terrorist targets in Gaza throughout the day.

A ceasefire in Gaza that was extended on Monday night until Tuesday at midnight was violated by Hamas hours before it concluded, as the terrorist group fired rockets towards Be’er Sheva at around 4:00 p.m.